Bilingual Registered Nurse-Stillwell Bronx, NY

formerly UCP of NYC • Bronx, NY

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About The Position

Why Join ADAPT? It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities. For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the School Registered Nurse will include, but are not limited to the following: Performs all or some of the following Serves and participates as a member of interdisciplinary team at team meetings, Annual Reviews, Special Review Committee meetings, In-Services, etc. as required. Is responsible for coordinating and follow through on provisions of health care services for assigned program(s). Arranges medical services for persons served and issues medical referrals as needed. Provides follow-up on medical recommendations and prescriptions for persons served. Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment. Reports to consulting physician and implements appropriate protective and preventive measures and staff training in regard to infection control. Monitors required staff health records in accordance with regulatory agency requirements. Provides immediate first aid and referral to outside emergency services or private physician. Prepares and maintains medical documentation on each person served as needed. Administers medications as prescribed. Supervises storage of medications. Provides supervision and training for Licensed Practical Nurses and/or less experienced Registered Nurses during their tenure at agency. QUALIFICATIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Good oral and written communication skills Good organizational skills Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, students and their families and outside contacts Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality of student and staff records EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in the delivery of community-based health services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Bilingual-Spanish LICENSE/CERTIFICATION License and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, students and their families and outside contacts
• Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality of student and staff records
• Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing
• At least one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in the delivery of community-based health services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Bilingual-Spanish
• License and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York

Responsibilities

• Serves and participates as a member of interdisciplinary team at team meetings, Annual Reviews, Special Review Committee meetings, In-Services, etc. as required.
• Is responsible for coordinating and follow through on provisions of health care services for assigned program(s).
• Arranges medical services for persons served and issues medical referrals as needed.
• Provides follow-up on medical recommendations and prescriptions for persons served.
• Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment.
• Reports to consulting physician and implements appropriate protective and preventive measures and staff training in regard to infection control.
• Monitors required staff health records in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Provides immediate first aid and referral to outside emergency services or private physician.
• Prepares and maintains medical documentation on each person served as needed.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Supervises storage of medications.
• Provides supervision and training for Licensed Practical Nurses and/or less experienced Registered Nurses during their tenure at agency.

Benefits

• paid training
• competitive benefits
• team culture of learning
• support
• collaboration
• career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees